James Madison, Founding Father, architect of the Constitution, and fourth President of the United States is one of the most revered thinkers in American history. History often focuses on his mild demeanor and small stature, however he is arguably one of the most important figures of the Founding Era.

A memorial to James Madison and the Enslaved Community, a museum of American history, and a center for constitutional
education that engages the public with the enduring legacy of Madison's most powerful idea:
government by the people.